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Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; January 1999 to December 1999
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 19 January 1999 to 17 December 1999.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; January 2000 to June 2000
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 21 January 2000 to 23 June 2000.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; July 2000 to December 2000
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 3 July 2000 to 19 December 2000.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; January 2003 to June 2003
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 13 January 2003 to 30 June 2003.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; July 2003 to December 2003
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 4 July 2003 to 18 December 2003.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; January 2004 to June 2004
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 7 January 2004 to 24 June 2004.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; July 2004 to December 2004
Media Releases provided to the press. Items are from 5 July 2004 to 24 December 2004.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Media Releases; January to December 1997
Media items printed in the press Items appeared during the time from 18 January 1997 to 18 December 1997.Black A4 two ring lever folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Advertisement Clippings (1); April to September 2002
Advertisement Clippings for the University of Ballarat, printed in the press. Items appeared during the time from 11 April 2002 to 28 September 2002.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Advertisement Clippings (2); October to December 2002
Advertisement Clippings for the University of Ballarat, printed in the press. Items appeared during the time from 2 October to 23 December 2002.White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Vice Chancellor's Column, "What's On"; 2002
Clippings related to the University of Ballarat, written by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kerry Cox. they were submitted to be printed in the press. Items appeared during the time from 16 January to 6 December 2002. White A4 two ring folder. Items in reverse order. Divided into months by coloured paper university of ballarat, ub -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Exhibition Catalogue, Final Exhibition 1993, Ballarat University College, Visual Arts, 1993
Booklet to accompany third year student exhibition of Bachelor of Visual Arts students. Includes staff list, individual student names and photographs within their studio spaces at the Mt Helen Campus. It also includes student contact details and some artist statements. Introduction by Associate Professor Ian Hemingway, Head, School of Visual and Performing Arts, Ballarat University College. List of subject areas and staff names. Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History / Art Theory. At this time, the School offered the three-year Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts; Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts, a one year Graduate Diploma of Visual Arts and a one year Graduate Diploma of Music Education.Saddle-stitched book. 68pp cover black and white text pages on gloss stock, plus 4pp single colour cover on textured card.ballarat university college, buc, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, university of ballarat, ub, federation university, visual art, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, art history / art theory, mt helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Invitation, In the face of adversity, Final Year Visual Arts Exhibition, 1998
The exhibition opened on Friday 27 November 1998 at 6.00pm. Work was exhibited in the studio spaces in the School of Arts (Visual Arts) building at Mt Helen Campus (incorrectly labelled as Mt Clear on this document). The opening speaker was Peter Stitt. Given dimensions, this was possibly an insert for a CD ROM (compact disc) of student work.10pp concertina fold brochure promoting opening of University of Ballarat, final year student art exhibition. Offset printed in 2 PMS colours (black and metallic blue). Features a photograph of graduating class, and a list of graduates and their study areas. Also a list of sponsors and prizes.ballarat university college, buc, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, university of ballarat, ub, federation university, visual art, painting, multi-discipline, graphic design, print making, ceramics, drawing., mt helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Exhibition Catalogue, University of Ballarat School of Arts [Visual Arts] Final Year Exhibition, 1996, 1996
Booklet to accompany third year student exhibition of Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) students. Pages include photographs of students, names and examples of work. Introduction by Associate Professor Robert L Allan, Head, School of Arts. Final page lists sponsors, award donors, exhibition committee names and layout/design names. Mt Helen CampusBooklet to accompany third year student exhibition of Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) students, 1996. Spiral bound landscape book. 56pp uncoated text plus card cover, printed single colour (blue) throughout.The number 50 in a circle written on cover.ballarat university college, buc, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, university of ballarat, ub, federation university, visual art, printmaking, painting, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, mt helen campus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Tribute to everyone's efforts, 26/04/1995
The Jagajaga Australia Remembers service commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995] at the Greensborough War Memorial.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough war memorial park, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Red Ensign, Surgeons' Banner, 1850 (estimated)
Red Ensign 1801 design. - The British red ensign was altered in 1801 to include the change to the design of the Union Jack. British legislation required, with a few exceptions, that all merchant shipping throughout the British Empire fly the British Red Ensign, without any defacement or modification. The ensign is sometimes referred to as the red duster. The Royal Navy stopped using the Red Ensign in 1864. This red ensign was used by the Surgeons of the Kyneton District Mounted Rifles to indicate their location. The Banner is a large red ensign mounted on a 10 foot long polished wooden pike. The Banner was used by the Kyneton District Mounted Rifles, later The Royal Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Prince of Wales Hussars), then Prince of Wales Victorian Light Horse, ancestor units of the modern day 4th /19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment. In the binding is the inscription ‘Kyneton Prince of Wales Light Horse’ and three names: Surg-Major S Smith MRSLE, Dr McMillan, and Maj Thirkettle. These surgeons played a significant role in the military and civil affairs of Kyneton. Dr McMillan Dr McMillan was the first surgeon but left KPWLH 2-3 months after its formation and little else is known of him. Surgeon-Major Samuel Smith 1836 Born, Scotland 1857 Surgeon to the Hon. Hudson Bay Company. Ship “Prince Arthur” from London to Moose Fort, Hudson Bay. June 13 – Aug. 24 1857. 1858 Appointed Medical Officer of large immigrant ship to Port Phillip 1859 Appointed Assistant District Coroner, Castlemaine 1859 Appointed to Castlemaine Hospital 1862 Appointed first resident surgeon and manager of Kyneton Hospital Foundation member of Kyneton District Mounted Rifles 1874 Appointed Surgeon-Major Kyneton Volunteer Prince of Wales Light Horse Conducted a private practice in Kyneton. 1909 Died 8 November 1909, aged 73 years Samuel Smith was a Life Governor of Castlemaine Benevolent Asylum, a member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church, a Mark Master Mason of the Edward Coulson Lodge No 17, Kyneton. He also had a notable collection of stuffed native birds and animals of which he had great knowledge. Major Thirkettle 1855 Major Thirkettle arrived in Kyneton Established a timber merchant and ironmongery business in Kyneton with Robert Burton. 1857 By 1857 he was practising as an architect. His house is still standing in Yaldwin St, West Kyneton. 1860 Joined the Prince of Wales Light Horse 1863 Joined Rifle Volunteers and appointed Captain. On their disbandment he was made Honorary Major. 1864 Won Queen’s prize for rifle shooting. Major Thirkettle was noted for his skill with woodwork. He won many prizes and orders of merit for his models of yachts It is believed likely that he made the wooden pike with its metal head (now missing). He was Tyler of the Zetland Lodge, also Secretary of the MUIOOF and Bowling Club. 1904 Died in Kyneton, aged 75 years Protection for medical services The Surgeons’ Banner indicated the location of the Regimental Aid Post. The use of this device in the 1860’s overlapped the adoption of the Red Cross which became the symbol for the protection of sick and wounded soldiers. In 1864 twelve European nations signed a treaty stating that in future wars they would care for all sick and wounded military personnel, regardless of nationality. They would also recognise the neutrality of medical personnel, hospitals and ambulances identified by the emblem of a red cross on a white background. The treaty was called the Geneva Convention. This Convention was concerned only with soldiers wounded on the battlefield. Over the years, however, it has been expanded to cover everyone caught up in conflicts but not actually taking an active part in the fighting. The Surgeons’ Banner complements the Colours of the Kyneton District Mounted Rifles, also held by the Unit History Room, in presenting the colonial period of the Regiment’s history. Provenance It is believed that the Banner was manufactured in Britain and brought to Australia by Samuel Smith. After the disbanding of Colonial units, the Banner was in the care of the Shire of Kyneton until presented to the 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment on 14 September 1986 on the occasion of the Regiment exercising its right of freedom of entry to the city. There are many examples of Regimental and King’s/Queen’s Colours held by various organisations. However A Surgeons’ Banner such as this is rare, if not unique, in Australia. A large red ensign, post 1801 design. - The British red ensign was altered in 1801 to include the change to the design of the Union Jack. British legislation required, with a few exceptions, that all merchant shipping throughout the British Empire fly the British Red Ensign, without any defacement or modification. The ensign is sometimes referred to as the red duster. The Royal Navy stopped using the Red Ensign in 1864. On the binding is the inscription: "Kyneton Prince of Wales Light Horse", and three names - Surgeon Major S Smith MRSLE Dr McMillan Major Thirkettlekyneton district mounted rifles, heraldry, red ensign, surgeons banner -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - Extract from 'Water Power' June 1962 & 'Kiewa Keynotes' from SEC Magazine
The SECV produced a magazine from the 1930s describing each of their locations where their employees were working. Bogong and Mt Beauty were the towns where the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme lived as well as in camps on the Bogong High Plains. The magazines kept everyone up to date on the SEC work and social activities at all locations creating a Work Community for all employees as they moved from one job to another.Photocopied pages 213 to 221 from the book 'Water Power' June 1962 and photocopied pages from SEC Magazine - Kiewa Keynotes circa late 1940s-early 1950skiewa hydro electric scheme, secv magazine, kiewa keynotes, water power -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Badge Lapel - AIF, D.J. King, 1942
Badge possibly sold to raise money for totally incapacitated soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces during World War 11. 238 refers toHistoric because it is memoralibia from WW11. Social because it gives understanding as to how money was raised for incapicitated soldiers in WW11. It gives an understanding that everyone helped the cause and was involved in the war.Round brass lapel badge with enamel surface. Red outer border with black text. White inner with red and black text. Black rising sun logo. Small scroll on top with small ring for attachment (Around brim) TOTALLY INCAPACITATED SOLDIERS (Centre) A.I.F / 1942 (On back) -(Centre) 238 (around rim) D.J.King (maker)world war 2, australian imperial forces, incapacitated soldiers, d j king, numismatics medal military, l davies -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Boots, circa 1940s to 1950s
The construction of these boots suggests that it was not purchased locally or from any large town. It may have been introduced by a wandering caravan trader in clothes and shoes. In this era of rural development shoes, especially children footwear, were regarded as a longer term requirement that only required the soles and heels to be replaced. Multiple shoe types were not common only basics that could be handed down. The policy of one main work/play shoe and one church shoe (special occasion) was the norm at this point in history.Worn by Everil Fisher (girl) at Dederang in 1880. They have 'copper toes' and are 'Hob Nail' These items although very basic were what the region required and was applicable to all levels of society at this time. Durability and no fashion infiltration from larger cities resulted in a spartan attitude to basic living requirements. The rural regions of this area were more in focus to the character of the person rather than what was worn. The personal interactions of everyone in the region were more "true blue" than that of the cities. The concept of "mate-ship' far outweighed the type of fashion being wornBrown/Black ankle high boot for child age 4 (approx). Tongue and six eyelets with broken leather laces. Hob Nail visible on soles and heel. Copper Toes. costume, children's footwear, boots, anklets -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. George Locke was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. Today (2022) George Locke's hut is part of the Cumberland Reserve.Mr Lock hermit Joy Marysville 392george locke, cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, william chester, golden bower mine, silver bower mine, cumberland reserve, hermit of cumberland valley -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. George Locke was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. Today (2022) George Locke's hut is part of the Cumberland Reserve.george locke, cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, william chester, golden bower mine, silver bower mine, cumberland reserve, hermit of cumberland valley -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, University of Ballarat Coat of Arms, 2006
The University of Ballarat was granted a Coat of Arms from the College of Arms in London. The grant has five parts: the Shield, the Crest, the Supporters, the Motto and the Badge. The origin of the University Arms us based on the history of the University and its antecedents. The earlier institutions include the School of Mines and Industries, the Ballarat Teachers' College and its successor, the State College of Victoria at Ballarat.A Coat of Arms signifies the heraldic achievements of an individual or community. The University of Ballarat's Coat of Arms symbolises the golden past of the City of Ballarat and the former institutions, the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Ltd and the Ballarat Teachers' College, which came together to form the University. At the same time, the motto 'dare to be different', presents a challenge to everyone in both the University and the region to strive for new ways of achieving. Colour photographs of the University of Ballarat Coat of Arms. university of ballarat, coat of arms, heraldry, heraldic device -
Federation University Historical Collection
Documents, Elise Whetter (Celtlink), University of Ballarat Marketing and Branding Samples
Three white plastic folders of University of Ballarat booklets, pamphlets and ephemera. Most were designed by Elise Whetter of Celtlinkuniversity of ballarat, design, marketing, learn to succeed, this is me at ub, branding -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, University of Ballarat Staff at Mount Helen, not dated
Large colour photograph of University of Ballarat staff at Mount Helen taken under the Tree of Knowledge on the retirment of Vice-Chancellor David James. colour photograph, ub staff, david james, terry wong, gwenda mcmanus, meg tasker, barry wemyss, frank williams, kerry cox, kevin livingston, jack harvey, koji hoashi, gerry anderson, deb lord, rowena wallace, robert hook, andrew segrott, paul bennett, kerry daniels, bill casey, ray farnsworth, lloyd stinton, tree of knowledge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The 140th Anniversary of the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat: University of Ballarat SMB Campus, 2010, 2010
Twenty two page Ballarat Courier supplement celebrating the 140th year since the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines. Contents include a timeline; Ballarat School of Mines HIstory; Graeme Hood and Electrical Engineering; Australian War Artist Geoff Mainwaring, Prospects Training Restaurant; Ballarat Gaol, Gaol cells underneath the E.J. Tippett Library; Ghost tours; School of Business; Brewery Complex.ballarat school of mines, anniversary, 140th anniversary, smb campus, david battersby, timeline, trades, manufactuyring services, cindy brundell, graeme hood, electrical engineering, celtlink, geoff mainwaring, julia mainwaring, australian war artist, prospects training restaurant, li ji yuane, caitlyn murrell, joshua martin, ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol cells, eerie tours, ghost tours, nathanie buchanan, peter dyer, ben swanson, nikki green, dylan reece, matthew lewis, business services, betty collier, feduni college, ub tec, manutacturing technology training centre, mttc, brewery complex -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book - 6th Div, Shawn OLeary, To The Green Fields Beyond:The story of the 6th Division Cavalry Commandos
The comprehensive history of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Commandos – a (now out of print) reprint of one of the rarer Armoured unit history books. This is the story of one of Australia’s most famous fighting regiments during World War II. As an armoured cavalry unit it fought the Italians and Germans in the sands of the African desert and the Vichy French in the mountains of Syria. Later as a dismounted commando unit it fought the Japanese in the terrifying jungles of New Guinea. The heroism of the men in its ranks and the actions in which they engaged are portrayed in a way which makes battle deeds leap realistically from the pages. “To The Green Fields Beyond” is a documented and detailed book which is of value to everyone who is interested in Australia’s story. Seldom before has such a contribution been made to record of our national history. The book has been approved and sponsored by the Australian War Memorial. The 6th Division Cavalry Regiment was formed in November 1939 and, just two months later, was sent overseas to the Middle East in January 1940. Arriving in Egypt, the regiment immediately went to Palestine, where it joined the rest of the 6th Division and trained using machine-gun carriers and, from October, six old Vickers light tanks. At the end of the year the regiment moved into the Western Desert, where it joined British forces ready for the major offensive to commence on 9 December. Two days later the regiment became the first unit of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) to go into action when one of its squadron fought a sharp action against the Italians holding Garn el Grein and Fort Maddalina on 11 and 12 December. By 21 December British forces had captured Sidi Barrrani and the desert was now open for the 6th Division’s advance along the Libyan coast. On 3 January 1941 the division attacked and captured the Italian fort of Bardia. The regiment’s A Squadron, under the command of Major Denzil Macarthur-Onslow, who went on to command the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported the attack. Tobruk was the next Italian fort to be captured, with the regiment again in support and covering the 19th Brigade’s advance. The regiment, though, was under-equipped and without its full compliment of vehicles, using only machine gun carriers. To compensate for this, A Squadron was parity re-equipped with captured Italian light tanks, which had large kangaroos painted on the hulls and turrets to distinguish them from enemy vehicles. After Tobruk, the regiment was used as part of the advance guard in the capture of Derna and then Benghazi. In April the unit moved to Helwan, where it was equipped with Vickers light tanks and machine-gun carriers, and operated with British troops in capturing Sollum. Towards the end of May the regiment moved to Palestine, where it came under the command of the 7th Division for the imminent invasion of Syria. The regiment experienced its heaviest fighting during the Syrian campaign, which began on 7 June. A Squadron was attached to the 21st Brigade and advanced along the coast, where the rugged hills made it difficult to manoeuvre the tanks and carriers. The squadron was relieved by one of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment’s squadrons on 13 and 14 June. C Squadron, meanwhile, was with the 25th Brigade, and advanced along the Rosh Pinna road, engaging strong enemy defences at Fort Khirbe. C Squadron was relieved by B Squadron, which was later attacked by Vichy French tanks that were supported by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, which forced the Australians to withdrawal. Always willing or needing to improvise during the campaign, A and B Squadrons both operated three captured French R35 Renault light tanks, while C Squadron provided personnel for a horse troop, quickly nicknamed the “Kelly Gang”, to patrol the high, rugged hills near the Mardjayoun–Banis Road. The regiment remained in Syria as part of the occupation force and returned to Australia in March 1942. It was sent to the Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory, and then later to Murgon, in Queensland. In 1943 and 1944 divisional cavalry regiments were reorganised into cavalry (commando) regiments. In January 1944 the 6th Division Cavalry Regiment became the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. The regiment lost its vehicles and became the administrative headquarters for the 2/7th, 2/9th, and 2/10th Commando Squadrons. The regiment remained with the 6th Division and participated in the Aitpae–Wewak campaign, in New Guinea, during 1945. Includes Nominal Rollnon-fictionThe comprehensive history of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Commandos – a (now out of print) reprint of one of the rarer Armoured unit history books. This is the story of one of Australia’s most famous fighting regiments during World War II. As an armoured cavalry unit it fought the Italians and Germans in the sands of the African desert and the Vichy French in the mountains of Syria. Later as a dismounted commando unit it fought the Japanese in the terrifying jungles of New Guinea. The heroism of the men in its ranks and the actions in which they engaged are portrayed in a way which makes battle deeds leap realistically from the pages. “To The Green Fields Beyond” is a documented and detailed book which is of value to everyone who is interested in Australia’s story. Seldom before has such a contribution been made to record of our national history. The book has been approved and sponsored by the Australian War Memorial. The 6th Division Cavalry Regiment was formed in November 1939 and, just two months later, was sent overseas to the Middle East in January 1940. Arriving in Egypt, the regiment immediately went to Palestine, where it joined the rest of the 6th Division and trained using machine-gun carriers and, from October, six old Vickers light tanks. At the end of the year the regiment moved into the Western Desert, where it joined British forces ready for the major offensive to commence on 9 December. Two days later the regiment became the first unit of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) to go into action when one of its squadron fought a sharp action against the Italians holding Garn el Grein and Fort Maddalina on 11 and 12 December. By 21 December British forces had captured Sidi Barrrani and the desert was now open for the 6th Division’s advance along the Libyan coast. On 3 January 1941 the division attacked and captured the Italian fort of Bardia. The regiment’s A Squadron, under the command of Major Denzil Macarthur-Onslow, who went on to command the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported the attack. Tobruk was the next Italian fort to be captured, with the regiment again in support and covering the 19th Brigade’s advance. The regiment, though, was under-equipped and without its full compliment of vehicles, using only machine gun carriers. To compensate for this, A Squadron was parity re-equipped with captured Italian light tanks, which had large kangaroos painted on the hulls and turrets to distinguish them from enemy vehicles. After Tobruk, the regiment was used as part of the advance guard in the capture of Derna and then Benghazi. In April the unit moved to Helwan, where it was equipped with Vickers light tanks and machine-gun carriers, and operated with British troops in capturing Sollum. Towards the end of May the regiment moved to Palestine, where it came under the command of the 7th Division for the imminent invasion of Syria. The regiment experienced its heaviest fighting during the Syrian campaign, which began on 7 June. A Squadron was attached to the 21st Brigade and advanced along the coast, where the rugged hills made it difficult to manoeuvre the tanks and carriers. The squadron was relieved by one of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment’s squadrons on 13 and 14 June. C Squadron, meanwhile, was with the 25th Brigade, and advanced along the Rosh Pinna road, engaging strong enemy defences at Fort Khirbe. C Squadron was relieved by B Squadron, which was later attacked by Vichy French tanks that were supported by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, which forced the Australians to withdrawal. Always willing or needing to improvise during the campaign, A and B Squadrons both operated three captured French R35 Renault light tanks, while C Squadron provided personnel for a horse troop, quickly nicknamed the “Kelly Gang”, to patrol the high, rugged hills near the Mardjayoun–Banis Road. The regiment remained in Syria as part of the occupation force and returned to Australia in March 1942. It was sent to the Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory, and then later to Murgon, in Queensland. In 1943 and 1944 divisional cavalry regiments were reorganised into cavalry (commando) regiments. In January 1944 the 6th Division Cavalry Regiment became the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. The regiment lost its vehicles and became the administrative headquarters for the 2/7th, 2/9th, and 2/10th Commando Squadrons. The regiment remained with the 6th Division and participated in the Aitpae–Wewak campaign, in New Guinea, during 1945. Includes Nominal Rollww2, australian commandos, australian special forces, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berman, Larry, Perfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter and Vietnamese Communist Agent agent (Copy 3), 2007
During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army.HardcoverDuring the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army. 1927-2006, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- vietnam (democratic republic), journalists -- vietnam (democratic republic) -- biography, pham xuan an -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Tool - LIster's Carbolic Spray, circa 1930's
The College’s spray was one of the first pieces of surgical memorabilia to come into the possession of the College. It had been used in the Listerian wards of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and was presented , along with some other artefacts, by James Hogarth Pringle in 1930. Joseph Lister (1827-1912) is known as a father of modern surgery. His methods of preventing infection were controversial in their time, but are today recognized as a major advance in the practice of surgery. Lister’s life and achievements are too well known to be recounted here. The definitive biography was written by his nephew, Sir Rickman Godlee (PRCSE 1911-13), and published in 1917. Douglas Guthrie gives an glimpse of Lister at work: “...He never wore a white gown and frequently did not even remove his coat, but simply rolled back his sleeves and turned up his coat collar to protect his starched collar from the cloud of carbolic spray in which he operated...” From advances in bacteriology, and discoveries by Robert Koch and others, it became increasingly evident that airborne bacteria were not a significant contributor to sepsis in surgical wounds. They also demonstrated that the body had its own defences against invading organisms, which were seriously compromised by the effects of the carbolic spray. Gradually the use of the spray was curtailed, Lister himself finally abandoning it in 1887. Lister performed the first antiseptic operation, the dressing and splintage of a compound fracture of the lower leg, in 1865. At this time he used carbolic solution by application, and dressings soaked in the solution. The spray was developed later, after many different methods, including carbolic and linseed oil putty, had been tried in order to reduce the harmful side-effects of undiluted carbolic acid. The steam spray was developed in 1869, and announced to the medical world in 1871. Lister’s purpose in adopting the spray was to kill airborne bacteria in the vicinity of the operation before they could reach the patient. It came to be used all over the world for many years. However, it had serious disadvantages, which even Lister acknowledged. The principal problem was the inhalation of carbolic vapour by everyone in the vicinity, including the patient and the operator. In addition, if the patient had been anæsthetized using chloroform, the gas lights decomposed the vapour into chlorine gas, making any procedure an ordeal of endurance.The spray consists of a steam boiler heated by a wick, a nozzle for the steam to escape, and a glass jar for the carbolic solution. Fuel for the wick is carried in a tank at the base. Valves regulate the pressure of the steam, and the nozzle is adjustable. The boiler is made of cast iron, the fittings are brass, and the handles are of wood. Empty, the apparatus weighs 8 lbs (3.2 kg). lister, carbolic spray, antiseptic -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Murray, Robin, Vietnam: No. 1 in the Read-In Series, 1965
What has happened in vietnam? What Can or should be done? Everyone has some sort of answer to the second question. Not so many can answer the first. This book provides the facts on which any informed answer must be based/What has happened in vietnam? What Can or should be done? Everyone has some sort of answer to the second question. Not so many can answer the first. This book provides the facts on which any informed answer must be based/vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war (1961-1975), south east asia, saigon -
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Book, Berman, Larry, Perfect spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter & Vietnamese Communist Agent (Copy 1), 2007
During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colonel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army.PaperbackDuring the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colonel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army. 1927-2006, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- vietnam (democratic republic), journalists -- vietnam (democratic republic) -- biography, pham xuan an